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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 52%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are mainly White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students
Race Percent of Students
White
58%
Black
9%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
6%
International
2%
Race Unknown
15%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Medium

Gender Diversity Index: 31%

There are 311% more male students than female students enrolled at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide with a gender ratio of 80% men to 20% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a moderate gender diversity compared with other US colleges.

Male to female gender ratio for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
80%
Women
20%
Enrollment by gender for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students
Gender Number of Students
Men
10,273
Women
2,497

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 87%

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide draws 13 percent of students from Florida, 78 percent from other states, and 6 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
13%
Out of State
78%
Foreign
6%
Unknown Location
3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$66,671 per year

30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

12,770
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 87.9%
Part-time undergraduates 71.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=426314.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026